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YC53 GDL

2003 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,795 mi
Last recorded188,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GDL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 188,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 May 2017 188,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2016 183,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 169,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 159,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 144,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 132,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 132,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,880 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,392 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,783 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear disc inner faces corroding

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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YC53 GDL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 GDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC53 GDL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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